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Direct Support Professional

Saint James, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a direct care support professional. I've been doing this field for 3 years. I absolutely love it. I adore working with adults. I do have CPR on first. Aid training. I have some experience in certain things. I have done seizure attendance. Where if a individual was having a seizure? I would time it and report it to nursing....
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Saint James, NY

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$20/hr
I was. Special Ed Aide for Three Village School District. I have worked with Children and adults. I have a very special place in my heart for people who have any type of disability. I am Kind, loving, reliable, and adjust easily to different circumstances that arise in peoples lives. I am caring and understanding. I love to play...
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Saint James, NY

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Supporting the well-being and independence of seniors is my true passion. With three years of experience, I provide compassionate, reliable care tailored to your loved one's unique needs. I hold a college degree and have completed First Aid Training. My services include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and medical...
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Responsible And Fun Sitter!

Saint James, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have several years of experience working with children of various ages, in different professional capacities, including babysitting in families' homes, providing support in a respite care setting, and in the school setting. I have experience working with children ranging from early childhood, and to high school-aged. I have...
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Part-time Care Giver

Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
visiting physician
Ive had about a year or 2 of caring for seniors and also children with special needs. I love helping people and I enjoy being part of ones life in need. I'm responsible and a compassionate person.

Emil R. says "Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if anyone would be...

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Nesconset, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 20 yrs exp. Working W&W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's, Special needs, Hospice care and more. I can assist w/all Home Care needs & Light Housekeeping. I am a great cook (had a catering business ) love to feed my clients. Clean Drivers license as well as a clean background...

Care Member says "Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits. So happy to...

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Ronkonkoma, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
My name is Amanda & I am a sophomore at Misericordia University in a 5 year Masters Program for Occupational Therapy. I love working with children with special needs and believe it to be a very meaningful part of my life. I have extensive experience being a companion and caregiver for a young boy with autism, as well as two...

Meryl B. says "I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good with my...

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Caregiver

Smithtown, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello, I am David. I've worked with autistic kids and young adults at DDI for 2 years in the past. I've also worked with pediatric cancer patients for over 15 years and served as camp director for pediatric cancer patients and siblings. I am a NYS EMT, volunteer firefighter, retired police officer but chef by trade. I have...

Maureen R. says "We had the pleasure of working with Dave a few months ago -- what a great guy! His background is very interesting and varied. My son likes Dave a lot;...

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Hauppauge, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I'm currently a 19-year-old college student who has been babysitting for a few years. I have experience with special needs children, specifically autism, and I have my own transportation and am willing to drive and work flexible hours.

Erin P. says "Gabriella has been our morning sitter since September and has been such a rock for me and the kids. I can rely on her to be on time, the kids know they have...

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Port Jefferson Station, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hello my name is Gabby, I am a junior in college! I have been a caretaker for young children from the ages of 0-12. I also worked at playgroups summer camp as a counselor for children ages 2-8. My brother also had special needs as a toddler so I also have lots of experience in this area. I am also in the honors program at USJ...

Geoff P. says "Gabby watched our son this past july/August and was really good with him. We were sorry to see her go back to school so soon. We'd highly recommend her to...

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Retired School Teacher

Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I am a retired elementary school teacher. I am CPR/AED certified. I taught a Pre-K readiness program and designed a Pre-K music and arts curriculum. I have experience with special needs children. I am also a CNA and Geriatric Specialist. I am experienced in private and institutional settings. I offer child care, and companion /...

Liz B. says " I absolutely love Felicia! She has been such a big help to our family. My daughter always looks forward to seeing Felicia every week. We trust her very...

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Mount Sinai, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher who has also worked as a volunteer for many years and also as a teacher. Helping those with special needs is a gift. We all have special things that make us unique. Helping a person with special needs reach their fullest potential is what I feel good about doing. I have extensive experience working with...
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Hauppauge, NY

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$30/hr
Live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jenn, I've been a nanny my whole adult life. I also have cared for elderly with special needs
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Stony Brook, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion. With 14 years of experience caring for my special needs brother, I provide reliable, patient, and calm care for up to four children. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training certifications to ensure a safe environment for all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I...
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Experienced Babysitter With Over 4 Years of Experience Looking For Summer Babysitting Job!

East Northport, NY

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Jaclyn. I am a NYS certified teacher and currently am a 4th grade teacher in the South Bronx. I am also a graduate student at Hofstra Universtiy earning my masters' degree in Literacy. I studied at SUNY Fredonia receiving two bachelor degrees in Early Childhood/Childhood Education. I have experience working...
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Selden, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have more than 5 years of experience working with children I can help with some homework also have experience working with special need children. I am a special education teacher assistant.
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Ronkonkoma, NY

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello my name is Patty I am 47 years old and I have always enjoyed working with children I got my first job as a babysitter at the age of 13 in high school I took a BOCES course for child care the first year we ran a preschool in the BOCES and the second year I worked in the elementary school with kindergartners and first...
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Coram, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have over 15 years of experience in childcare and education, working with a wide range of age groups including elementary (4th grade), UPK, preschool, and most recently as a Lead Infant Teacher. I also have experience with special needs. I am passionate about meeting the individual needs of every child and strongly believe...
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Kings Park, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
First and foremost I'm a mother of three children that are all in college now. Other than that, I worked in an elementary school district for nine years as a one on one teacher aide. I also, worked at a special needs school for the past two and half years. I recently changed my job so I no longer work at a school during the day....
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Patient, Reliable Support Professional With Extensive Special Needs Experience

Brentwood, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hi, I'm Alexa! I have over 10 years of experience working with children, families, and people with disabilities of all ages. Throughout my career, I've supported people with a wide range of needs and have learned the importance of patience, understanding, and meeting each person where they are. Families can count on me to be...
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Jennifer C.

Hired Jennifer to take care of my mother. She was very reliable and very good taking care of my mother. I give her high recommendation if...

- Emil R.

Elise H.

Elise is so kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. She currently taking amazing care of my parents and they look forward to her visits....

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Amanda M.

I have known Amanda for many years and she is amazing. I definitely would recommend her. She is incredibly compassionate and so very good...

- Meryl B.

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